Dip Trio recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsChili's Grill & BarDip Trio Recipe

Dip Trio Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Dip Trio is a flavorful appetizer featuring a variety of dips, including a beef queso, white queso, fresh salsa, guacamole, and ranch, served with corn tostada chips. This version includes a hearty skillet beef queso made with Velveeta and diced tomatoes, which adds a rich and creamy texture that's perfect for dipping. Here's how to make it at home.

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Ingredients

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Skillet Beef Queso

House-made Ranch

Corn Tostada Chips

Method

Skillet Beef Queso

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Mix in Cheese

    Add Velveeta, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until melted and smooth.

White Queso

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine white American cheese, milk, diced jalapeños, and cornstarch.

  2. 4

    Cook and Stir

    Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until the cheese is melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste.

Fresh Salsa

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and adjust seasoning.

Fresh Guacamole

  1. 6

    Mash Ingredients

    In a bowl, mash ripe avocados. Stir in lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.

House-made Ranch

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Corn Tostada Chips

  1. 8

    Prepare Chips

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry corn tortillas until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.

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